Are you an experienced Payroll professional who enjoys combining payroll expertise with hands-on HR support? Do you have strong Sage Payroll experience and confidence managing complex employee relations casework?
I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business seeking an experienced Payroll Officer with HR to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a business that values its people, invests in development, and offers a varied role where no two days are the same.
Working closely with the Finance and HR teams, you'll take ownership of the payroll process while supporting managers with a broad range of HR responsibilities, ensuring employees receive an excellent service throughout their employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end weekly and monthly payroll using Sage Payroll.
- Process starters, leavers, contractual changes, overtime, shift allowances, bonuses, statutory payments and deductions.
- Ensure payroll is processed accurately and within strict deadlines.
- Administer pensions, salary sacrifice schemes and payroll reporting.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with HMRC legislation.
- Resolve payroll queries professionally and efficiently.
- Provide first-line HR advice to managers and employees.
- Lead and support complex employee relations cases including:
- Disciplinary investigations and hearings
- Grievance procedures
- Performance and capability management
- Long-term sickness and absence management
- Flexible working requests
- Occupational Health referrals
- Prepare contracts, letters and HR documentation.
- Support recruitment, onboarding and induction activities.
- Maintain HR records and employee data.
- Assist with policy implementation and HR improvement projects.
